A documentary film on #Stroke, #ChronicIllness, badass disabled women & the healing power of art. Dir. @directordonato. Filming in Colorado! #TheGreatNowWhat
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May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth!
In the US, someone has a stroke every 40 secs.
Stroke
- kills 2x as many women as breast cancer
- is the #1 cause of long-term disability
We're making a documentary!
Watch the 2min video! vimeo.com/244729372
Retweet/tag a #StrokeSurvivor!
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"This year's race includes a handful of films on the topic; it's not enough but there is progress."
Image Description: Vanessa Burghardt in a scene from "Cha Cha Real Smooth" on Apple TV+
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"Over the next two years, Woodruff says, she plans to do more segments on disability in America, with a special interest in the lack of resources for adults living with disabilities." We're thankful for Judy Woodruff and her work! washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…
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Just posted an update about our documentary film and subject @maggiewhittum on @seedandspark! #StrokeSurvivor #YoungStrokeSurvivor #TrueWestAwards #TheaterOfTheMind
Onward to 2023 and other news! seedandspark.com/fund/the-gr…
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Of the 1300 first-look and overall deals made last year, ONLY TWO were made with disabled people.
97% of writers rooms have no upper-level disabled people.
This is incredibly bad, and it’s why disability representation is so often poor, harmful, or non-existent
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A guide to gifts for survivors of brain injury #StrokeSurvivor #BrainInjury constanttherapyhealth.com/br…
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ICYMI Samuel Habib & #MyDisabilityRoadmap in @Forbes! "The documentary tells a compelling and optimistic story, while asking some of the most basic & at times emotionally intense questions young people with disabilities have as they grow into adulthood.” bit.ly/3wuovMl
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The new David Byrne/Mala Gaonkar show, @theater_mind at @DenverCenter, isn't just a trippy, immersive sensory experience. Its creators also built it to be accessible to folks of all sensory abilities. americantheatre.org/2022/12/…
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Congrats to #StrokeSurvivor and our documentary subject Maggie!
Congratulations to @Theater__Mind actor Maggie Whittum, winner of a 2022 True West Award! Read more about Maggie’s Story now! 👇
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Congratulations to #StrokeSurvivor and our documentary subject @maggiewhittum!
2. Celebrating @MaggieWhittum, one of 14 actors who perform David Byrne's #TheaterOfTheMind for @DenverCenter through 1/22. #TrueWestAwards --> denvergazette.com/arts-enter… Check back daily in December for #30Days30Bouquets.@DBtodomundo @AmericanTheatre @DenverGazette @Phamaly_theatre
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An Evening With Gabby Giffords!
Ask the Expert: Possibilities With #Aphasia - National Aphasia Association aphasia.org/stories/ask-the-… via @NatAphasiaAssoc
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The amazing Regan Linton is a subject in our documentary film! Check out her latest essay! #Accessibility @NewMobilityMag
Dreaming Big About Little Spaces - New Mobility newmobility.com/dreaming-big…
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Kelsey Peterson's documentary Move Me is now available on PBS.
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"In a joint statement, American, Delta, United and other major air carriers are committing to a series of new steps to improve travel for people with 'mobility, cognitive and social disabilities.'" #Accessibility #A11y disabilityscoop.com/2022/10/…
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In the pandemic, Pierce and Melissa McKay found themselves without the vital resources needed to navigate life for Pierce as an autistic adult.
They share their brief but spectacular take on adapting to new challenges while living with autism. to.pbs.org/3MzB3rB
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It is National Family Caregivers Month and throughout the month, we will be sharing about rebuilding after stroke from the #caregiver / #carepartner perspective.
The role of the caregiver can take many forms. What does caregiving look like for you?
#NFCMonth
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Did you know 78 million family members in the US are providing unpaid care to children and adults? Learn more about how National Family Caregivers Month came to fruition. bit.ly/3s16B0J
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Today is #WorldStrokeDay. Remember to B.E. F.A.S.T. if you experience any sudden signs of stroke. It's important to act quickly and go to the emergency room if you experience any of these symptoms.
To learn more, visit emoryhealthcare.org/stroke
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On average, a stroke happens every 40 seconds in the US. Every second counts when it comes to identifying and treating a stroke, so it's important to B.E. F.A.S.T. #WorldStrokeDay
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TODAY, October 29, is #WorldStrokeDay! Share this with a survivor!
May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth!
In the US, someone has a stroke every 40 secs.
Stroke
- kills 2x as many women as breast cancer
- is the #1 cause of long-term disability
We're making a documentary!
Watch the 2min video! vimeo.com/244729372
Retweet/tag a #StrokeSurvivor!
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